James Murphy
James Murphy

James Murphy is a preeminent authority on the international gambling industry and has made frequent appearances in the mainstream media including the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Forbes, Entertainment Weekly, CNBC and NPR. He has previously worked as a radio and podcasting host where he broadcast to an international audience that depended on his expertise and advice. Murphy also serves as an odds making consultant for sports and ‘non-sport novelty bets’ covering the entertainment industry, politics, technology, financial markets and just about everything else.

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Bulls “Last Dance” Recap

Whether it be the Chicago Bulls winning their first NBA title under Phil Jackson, Mike Jordan becoming “Michael” Jordan, or Carmen Electra hiding when Jordan comes to retrieve Dennis Rodman from an in-season vacation, there have been no shortages of drama in ESPN’s “The Last Dance.” The 10-part documentary on the Bulls’ 1997-98 championship season […]

Bulls “Last Dance” Recap

Miami’s Rebuild is Almost Complete

The Tom Brady/Bill Belichick dynasty in New England is now over after two decades. The Buffalo Bills made the playoffs last year, and their offense was given a significant boost this offseason behind QB Josh Allen.The New York Jets are the New York Jets. Behind all that’s changing within the AFC East, the Miami Dolphins’ […]

Miami’s Rebuild is Almost Complete

SportsInsider.com ‘Virtual Kentucky Derby’ Betting Odds

The Kentucky Derby is traditionally run on the first Saturday in May. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled to September 5. The ‘Virtual Kentucky Derby’ will be broadcast on NBC on May 2, 2020 starting at 3 PM. Yesterday we reported on the big event that Churchill Downs has […]

SportsInsider.com ‘Virtual Kentucky Derby’ Betting Odds

NFL Draft Betting Does Big Business at Nevada Sportsbooks

Nevada sportsbooks have been taking wagers on the NFL Draft since 2017 attracting a primarily ‘sharp’ clientele. With the worldwide sports hiatus there was big interest in betting the 2020 NFL Draft from more casual players. Nevada bookmakers are reporting a strong handle on the 2020 NFL Draft. Last week, we reported that bookmakers worldwide […]

NFL Draft Betting Does Big Business at Nevada Sportsbooks

NBA Will Delay Team Facility Re-Opening

Yesterday we reported on the NBA’s plan to re-open team facilities in certain areas that had sufficiently relaxed their Coronavirus lockdowns. That plan didn’t last long. ESPN is reporting today that the league has delayed their plan to allow players to utilize team facilities until May 8. The primary reason for the change according to […]

NBA Will Delay Team Facility Re-Opening

‘Virtual Kentucky Derby’ To Be Broadcast on NBC

The Kentucky Derby is traditionally run on the first Saturday in May. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled to September 5. The ‘Virtual Kentucky Derby’ will be broadcast on NBC on May 2, 2020 starting at 3 PM. Didn’t we tell you just a few weeks ago that virtual […]

‘Virtual Kentucky Derby’ To Be Broadcast on NBC

Saints Land Winston, Sign All the Quarterbacks this Offseason

The New Orleans Saints have made more quarterback moves in the past few weeks than any other team in the league during the offseason. First, Drew Brees signed an extension with the Saints in late March to play the 2020 season. Second, they locked up ‘Swiss-army knife’ QB Taysom Hill through 2021. Third and most […]

Saints Land Winston, Sign All the Quarterbacks this Offseason

49ers Lock Up Trent Williams Amidst Joe Staley’s Sudden Retirement

During what was an incredibly busy weekend, the Washington Redskins traded perennial Pro Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams to the San Francisco 49ers, ending what seemed like a never-ending dispute with the team that drafted him. The Redskins traded Williams to San Francisco in exchange for a fifth-round pick in this year’s NFL draft and […]

49ers Lock Up Trent Williams Amidst Joe Staley’s Sudden Retirement

Colorado Division of Gaming Releases Catalog of Approved Sports and Leagues

The state of Colorado is still on track for a May 1 sports betting launch. All gaming properties in the state are currently closed through at least April 17. The Colorado Division of Gaming has released their initial catalog of approved sports, leagues and wagers. We’ve been telling you for over a year now (well, […]

Colorado Division of Gaming Releases Catalog of Approved Sports and Leagues

NBA Re-Opening Team Practice Facilities Where Local Restrictions Allow

The NBA is re-opening team practice facilities effective this Friday for players in states and cities that have sufficiently relaxed their coronavirus pandemic lockdowns. The NBA–at least the ‘sources’ that are being quoted as having leaked this information–are quick to point out that this does not mean they’re coming up with a time frame to […]

NBA Re-Opening Team Practice Facilities Where Local Restrictions Allow